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Job Title:   Laboratory Assistant (Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station:  Kiryandongo, Uganda

About US:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

Job Summary:   Under the supervision and guidance of the laboratory technician, the laboratory Assistant will coordinate and perform tasks and activities in several areas of the clinical laboratory. Each day a certain Laboratory Assistant will be assigned specific areas of responsibility within the scope of the job as outlined herein. Depending upon the area of responsibility within the scope of the job as outlined herein. Depending upon the area of responsibility the Laboratory Assistant will monitor the status of the workflow of the tasks involved and shall prioritize each task, coordinate performance and report frequently and directly to the lab technician about completion of tasks.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees specimen collection activities.
• Oversees specimen referral activities.
• Oversees laboratory requisition preparation for outpatients.
• Oversees training for new Phlebotomists.
• Processes sample tests in some technical areas.
• Updating of manuals outlining phlebotomy procedures and specimen requirements.
• Workload recording.
• Supply / equipment inventory ordering.
• Chemical hygiene and / or lab safety procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a certificate in laboratory from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered and licensed with the Allied Health Professional Council
• At least two years of work experience, with field experience in providing services to refugees.
• Planning and organizing
• Concern for quality and standards
• Communication
• Ethics and integrity
• Self-control and stress management
• Time management

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 18^th January 2024

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